Question 1

What surprising connection does the Christian rock band Godflight have to 1980s music?

Accepted Answer

All the prom songs performed by the Christian rock band Godflight in the film were actually songs by The Replacements, a rock band from the 1980s.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers finally get permission to use a song from Jesus Christ Superstar?

Accepted Answer

After normal channels failed, a friend gave them Tim Rice's personal number. After seeing and loving the movie, Rice agreed to grant them rights to use the song.

Question 3

What controversial original plot element was cut from the script?

Accepted Answer

The original script had Hilary Faye, played by Mandy Moore, shooting up the school, but the film went through about 200 rewrites according to the producer.

Question 4

Which international festival selected Saved! for screening?

Accepted Answer

Saved! was an official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2004.

Question 5

What personal crisis disrupts Mary's perfect Christian life?

Accepted Answer

Mary discovers that her boyfriend may be gay and that she's pregnant, disrupting her seemingly perfect life at a Christian high school.

Question 6

What surprising obstacle did the producers face when trying to use a song from Jesus Christ Superstar?

Accepted Answer

All their requests for the rights were denied until a friend gave them Tim Rice's personal number. After seeing the film, Rice granted permission.

Question 7

Which real 1980s rock band's songs were performed as prom music by the fictional Christian rock band Godflight?

Accepted Answer

The songs were actually by The Replacements, a rock band from the 1980s.

Question 8

What shocking element was originally in the script for Hilary Faye's character?

Accepted Answer

The original script had Hilary Faye shooting up the school, according to producer Sandy Stern.

Question 9

What personal detail was hidden in Cassandra's necklace during the Christmas food court scene?

Accepted Answer

The Hebrew writing on her necklace says 'Cassandra.'

Question 10

Which major international film festival selected Saved! in 2004?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2004.

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